The Eddie Eagle GunSafe^® Program is in the spotlight tonight on "Firearms Forum" on 1420 AM WHK Radio broadcasting from the greater Cleveland area.

Eddie Eagle Manager Eric Lipp will be on hand to discuss the success of the program:

Since its commencement in 1988, more than 21 million young children have been taught Eddie Eagle's primary safety message: If you see a gun: STOP! Don't Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult.

Since the Eddie Eagle GunSafe^® Program was launched, the annual number of firearm-related deaths among children of the program's age group declined more than 80%. Gun accident prevention programs like Eddie Eagle are a significant factor in that decline.

In the interest of increasing gun accident prevention awareness, the NRA encourages citizens nationwide to actively participate in their local communities.

Law enforcement agencies, schools, civic groups, and others interested in more information about the Eddie Eagle GunSafe^® Program should visit www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie, call 800-231-0752, or e-mail eddie@nrahq.org..